Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has voiced his support for Roman Storm, the founder of Tornado Cash, amidst legal challenges. In a statement on X, Buterin expressed his hope that Storm will "take the lead in creating a world with more freedom and less data leakage." Buterin emphasized the growing importance of privacy tools, noting the widespread acceptance and use of messaging privacy platforms like Signal by both companies and government agencies. He argued that extreme privacy protection measures are crucial for robust security, especially given the frequent hacking of centralized databases. Buterin's comments highlight the ongoing debate surrounding privacy, security, and the regulation of decentralized technologies like Tornado Cash, a crypto mixing service. The case raises important questions about the balance between individual privacy rights and preventing illicit activities. ```

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